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Mercedes 300 SE W112 Lang Dark Grey Maxichamps 1:43

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Maxichamps' 1:43 diecast Mercedes 300 SE W112 Lang in Dark Grey models the 1963 long-wheelbase saloon as a sealed one-piece casting. With nothing opening, the stretched profile, chrome and restrained grey paint carry the display. A senior 1960s Mercedes saloon for hobbyists who like a dignified, upmarket shelf piece.
Mercedes 300 SE W112 Lang Dark Grey Maxichamps 1:43
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Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
Maxichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
940035201
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About the Mercedes 300 SE W112 Lang Dark Grey Maxichamps 1:43

TL;DR: The Maxichamps Mercedes 300 SE W112 Lang 1:43 in Dark Grey is a sealed diecast model of the 1963 long-wheelbase senior saloon. Without opening parts, its appeal rests on the stretched body, chrome and restrained paint. It suits collectors contrasting top-tier Mercedes saloons with workaday models from the 1960s.

Length is the whole point of the word Lang. The 300 SE in its long-wheelbase form was the Mercedes for passengers who sat in the back, and Maxichamps carries that stretched profile into 1:43 diecast in a dark grey that suits the formal intent. It is a model for people who like their saloons dignified.

The Maxichamps 300 SE W112 Lang in Dark Grey

Reading the Long Wheelbase

Lang means long, and on the real car the extra length sits between the axles, giving more rear legroom. In a model the check is simple: compare the rear door length and the space behind the front wheel arch against the front door. A convincing Lang looks stretched but balanced, not simply enlarged. This model has no opening parts, so the body is one casting and the longer door line is a fixed outline to be admired from the side. Photographing it side-on at eye level is the best way to judge proportion.

Dark Grey, Chrome and Diecast Weight

Dark grey is a restrained colour that lets chrome do the talking. On a 1960s Mercedes the bumpers, window frames and grille carry the brightwork, and at this scale they are moulded or printed, so look for edges that stay straight and clean. Zinc alloy gives satisfying heft, and a longer body means more metal and a slightly more substantial feel than a standard-wheelbase saloon. Expect the simplified underside and cabin typical of 1:43 diecast, with the effort concentrated on the visible exterior.

The W112 at the Top of the Saloon Range

Injection and Air Suspension

The W112 300 SE arrived in 1961 as a more advanced take on the fintail saloon, with a fuel-injected three-litre six-cylinder engine and air suspension, equipment that placed it well above the four-cylinder saloons in the range. The S in the name points to Super and the E to Einspritzung, injection. None of this can be seen on a sealed model, but it explains why the car attracts attention as a senior Mercedes of its time and why a faithful miniature of it carries more prestige than the plainer saloons.

Fintail Details to Inspect

The rear fins are modest by American standards, but they define the profile. Check that they rise cleanly from the rear wings, that the tail lamps sit tidily within them and that the chrome strip along the flank does not wander. These are the details that separate a good 1:43 saloon from an average one. They are also a good basis for comparing against other fintail Mercedes if you own several.

A Formal Piece for a Mercedes Ladder

Set this model beside a basic saloon from the 1970s and you can see the whole Mercedes ladder: workhorse at one end, senior executive car at the other. At 1:43, both fit on the same shelf with room to spare. Display it under soft light to bring out the grey, keep it dusted and handle it by the base. It is a calm, grown-up addition to a themed cabinet.

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